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Dansreau Family History

Dansreau Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dansereau, Manseau, Jandreau, Andreas, Anstead, Dansie, Jarreau

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Where is the Dansreau family from?

You can see how Dansreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dansreau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dansreau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dansreau families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dansreau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dansreau families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Dansreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dansreau census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Dansreau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Dansreau. For the veterans among your Dansreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dansreau lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Dansreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dansreau in 1973 was 84, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dansreau ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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